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What can I use to try and restore/protect the rubber trim around the windows? Thanks!

I can't seem to figure out how much product to apply and how to properly wipe and buff. For example, I washed my car over the weekend and on Monday noticed some water spots that I guess I missed (or they dripped from somewhere). In particular there were several spots on my hood (again, not...

I saw this poll on another forum and wanted to pass it along: Best/Your Favorite Car Wash Soap (poll 5146183) | Polldaddy.com

Hi. I purchase a Gilmour 75QGFMR and can't quite figure out which setting to use. I apologize if I'm not supposed to link to another forum, but they have a good picture of the ratio setting piece (A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun.... - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online), it's about the...

Does anyone know if Magifoam can be purchased in the US? I've read great things about it on a UK-based forum, but can't find it for sale at any American-based online retailers. Also, if you've used it, does it live up to all the positive reviews I've seen on the other forum...

Hi all. I'm just looking for something decent (by no means does it need to be 'great') and inexpensive that will help show swirls, etc. when I take pictures to post to this forum to ask for advice. Would prefer just a small flashlight or something like that, don't want one of those...

Is something like this: Amazon.com: Solo 1-Liter Piston Pump One-Hand Pressure Sprayer 418: Patio, Lawn & Garden good for pre-soaking a panel (i.e. with QD strength ONR before I ONR that panel)? Or is there not much advantage vs. a plain old spray bottle? Also, are there any other...

As the title says, just wondering how long it takes everyone to do an ONR wash. Thanks!

Is rinsing in cool water and alloying to air dry the best/only way to clean/dry a wool wash mitt? And do you turn it inside out to dry?

Has anyone used either of these: Classic Shine Of Greenwich (Auto Detailing & Car Washing by Hand at Classic Shine of Greenwich, Connecticut) or Greenwich Auto Detailing (Greenwich Auto Detailing, Greenwich, CT)

Does anyone have any personal experience with the wheel brushes from Target and/or Walmart? For just under $4 each store has 2 types of brushes: one is a soft bristel and the other is a MF. They look pretty flimsy but for $4 figured it might be worth a try. If not, can anyone recommend a...

The reason I've been doing ONR washes is that I live in an apartment building. However, I was never really comfortable doing it in the indoor garage, so I ended up going to my folks place and doing the ONR at their house. I did one a few weeks ago, and another today. After the one today I...

Lots of assorted threads about what towels to use for what task, and whether or not to use cheaper, bulk towels on paint. It seems to me that if it passes the CD test that it should be perfectly fine for paint (buffing polishes, sealants, waxes, etc...). I also notice that the cheaper ones...

Hi. I recently (finally!) did my first real wash/wax yesterday, and wanted some advice on cleaning my products. I've read many posts and couldn't quite find all my answers in 1 place. The products I used are: Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt & Viking Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel...

Just curious as to how it's ok to use foam applicator pads to apply certain products to a cars finish. I was under the impression that only a good MF gives a decent change of not causing marring/swirls, etc... How does a foam pad not cause problems? Thanks!

I'm trying to figure out what to keep in my car (black Audi) for emergencies (bird droppings, road tar/paint/etc...). Also, I need to make sure that whatever I use is ok to keep in the car all year long (temperature swings from 20 to 100 here in the NY area...) I'm thinking using the new...

Has anyone ever used this: Waterless Car Wash, Eco Friendly if so, what are your thoughts/comments? It sounds like a great product for in-between real washes. Thanks!

I searched the forum and mostly found information on 'hardcore' cleaning or conditioners. I'm looking more for a quick thing that I'd use occasionally to clean up small spills (usually milk), etc. from my 2-year-old... We don't allow eating/drinking in the car, but sometimes that just doesn't...

So, I've finally gotten just about all the products and equipment that I've ordered (should get the rest this week), and, weather depending, will be cleaning my car next weekend. I have not hand washed a car in over a decade (always just go to a drive-thru). But now I have a brand new car and...

Hi. I'm looking for advice on how to remove a bad odor from my car. Sorry for the long-winded post but here's the background: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima which about 2 years ago started to smell whenever the a/c was on (mildew smell). We brought it to Nissan and they replaced the a/c filter...